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PUNCHY PAPRIKA by WALKERS
WALKERS

PUNCHY PAPRIKA

Barcode 5000328123301
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — PUNCHY PAPRIKA is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as flavourings, dextrose, and smoke flavouring, which are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods. It also contains added acids (citric acid, malic acid) and colouring (paprika extract), which further support the UPF classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potatoes
    Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
  • OK
    vegetable oil blend (sunflower and rapeseed)
    A blend of edible vegetable oils derived from sunflower and rapeseed, used as a cooking fat.
  • OK
    punchy paprika seasoning. punchy paprika seasoning contains: sugar
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • OK
    wheat rusk
  • OK
    dried tomato
    Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    acids (citric acid. malic acid)
  • UPF
    smoke flavouring
    A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
  • OK
    colour (paprika extract). wheat-milk-gluten-barley-soya-celery-mustard

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Common questions about PUNCHY PAPRIKA

Is PUNCHY PAPRIKA ultra-processed?

Yes — PUNCHY PAPRIKA by WALKERS is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as flavourings, dextrose, and smoke flavouring, which are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods. It also contains added acids (citric acid, malic acid) and colouring (paprika extract), which further support the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in PUNCHY PAPRIKA are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in PUNCHY PAPRIKA as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, dextrose, smoke flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to PUNCHY PAPRIKA?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lightly Salted Potato chips by Kettle, Anglesey sea salt crisps by Pipers, Walkers Ready Salted Crisps 6pk by Walkers. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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